Congressional Democrats press Biden to use 'every possible tool' to combat gun violence
More than 60 Senate and House Democrats are pressing President Joe Biden to leverage "the full power of the executive branch" to combat gun violence in a new letter calling for a number of immediate actions to make the process of purchasing firearms safer and hold firearms dealers accountable.
2023-09-12 20:23
Gulf War 'human shield' hostages set to take legal action
Hostages who were used as "human shields" say they should never have been allowed to land in Kuwait.
2023-09-12 13:49
New Alibaba Group CEO lays out strategic priorities for staff - letter
SHANGHAI New Alibaba Group CEO Eddie Wu has told staff the tech giant's two main strategic focuses going
2023-09-12 10:26
Nuzo Onoh - the Queen of African horror who is terrified of ghosts
British-Nigerian horror writer Nuzo Ono tells the BBC that she sleeps with a "bright light on".
2023-09-12 08:45
Channel migrants jailed after small boat crossing violence
The pair were arrested on arrival in Dover after police were attacked by a group on a French beach.
2023-09-12 03:15
Chile marks military coup as divisions continue
The left-wing government has condemned the 1973 coup but the opposition accuses it of fuelling divisions.
2023-09-11 18:51
Voting rights activists sound alarms over private tool that could lead to canceling voter registrations
Voting rights groups are urging election officials to reject a new tool championed by some conservatives as a way to root out fraudulent voter registrations -- arguing that the private software depends on unreliable information and could be used to improperly disenfranchise legitimate voters.
2023-09-11 18:19
Three biggest reasons Ole Miss beat Tulane in Top 25 matchup
Ole Miss was able to beat a Top 25 team in Tulane. What are the three key reasons behind the victory?
2023-09-11 11:25
Egypt angry as Ethiopia fills Nile dam reservoir amid water row
Ethiopia's giant hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile stokes Egyptian fears of dire water shortages.
2023-09-11 08:15
Booker Prize: What are the secrets to Ireland's success?
Four Irish writers have been longlisted for this year's award, making up a third of the longlist.
2023-09-10 14:55
Inter Miami 3-2 Sporting Kansas City: Player ratings as Herons prove they can win without Messi
Inter Miami proved they can win without Lionel Messi, triumphing 3-2 over Sporting Kansas City at DRV PNK Stadium with goals from Leonardo Campana and Facundo Farias.
2023-09-10 10:15
Braves, Pirates benches clear after Ronald Acuña Jr., Johan Oviedo get heated
Braves MVP candidate Ronald Acuña Jr. took exception to a pitch way inside from Pirates pitcher Johan Oviedo, which resulted in a heated exchange that led to the benches clearing.
2023-09-10 08:57